TES Global
Tes: James Stuart and Witchcraft
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson focuses on King James I and his belief in witchcraft. It includes information and activities about witches, conducting research about James's superstitions and his book Deamonologie, and...
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: The Stuarts
This provides information on the Stuart dynasty, which ruled the United Kingdom from 1603-1714, beginning with James I of England (James VI of Scotland).
Other
English History's Edward Vi
A history of the life of King Edward VI, son of Henry VII and Jane Seymour is provided.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: King James I
King James I of England
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Charter Granted to the Cambridge
This document presents the text of a charter granted to the citizens of Cambridge in 1201 by King John of England.
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: Calendar List
An interesting collection of portraits owned by the Hudson's Bay Company. The collection begins in 1670 and extends to 1914.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Chaucer: Letter to Pope About Thomas Becket's Death [Pdf]
This is a one-page PDF of a letter from William, archbishop of Sens, to the Pope, in relation to the death of Thomas Becket.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Grant of Tax Liberties to London
This resource presents the original text of a negotiated system of taxation between the city of London and King Henry I.
Other
Britannia History: Henry Viii
Describes Henry VIII's six wives including details of each of the marriages and the Church of England's break with the Roman Catholic Church. Brief description of the effect of his reign on England. Includes links to other sites on...
Britain Express
Britian Express: Anglo Saxon Life Kinship and Lordship
Explains the Anglo-Saxon's social obligation, the King's powers, the King and religion, Wergilds, and the women's role.
Other
British Civil Wars, Commonweath, and Protectorate: The Bishops' Wars
Describes in detail the conflict between England and Scotland that took place between 1639-1640.
Curated OER
Etc: Campaigns of Monmouth and the Prince of Orange in West England, 1685 1688
A map of southwestern England during the reign of King James II leading up to the Glorious Revolution (1688), and the ascension of William of Orange as King of England. During this period, two campaigns to usurp the throne took place in...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Emperor Quianlong's Response [Pdf]
In 1793, the King of England sent a mission under Lord Macartney to China to open regular diplomatic and commercial relations with China. The King instructed Macartney to deliver a letter tothe Emperor requesting, among other things,...
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Town Charters
This resource gives some brief background information on town charters and excerpts from charters issued by kings in England.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: Journals of the Continental Congress
From the Journals of the Continental Congress, dated July 4, 1776 in which students can read the exact words which were read to the delegates at the Continental Congress, listing the grievances against the King of England.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: England After the Treaty of Chippenham, Ad 878
A map of England, Wales, and southern Scotland in AD 878 after the Treaty of Chippenham (also known as the Treaty of Wedmore) between King Alfred of the Anglo-Saxons and the Danish King Guthrum, which ended this period of Viking invasion...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England, Ad 640
A map of England in AD 640 in the time of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and of Penda of Mercia, the last pagan Anglo-Saxon king. The map shows the extent of Christian England in Northumbria and the Anglo-Saxons of the southeast, the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: King James' Patent, 1606
A map of eastern North America showing the territory of the King James Patent of 1606. The map is color-coded to show the territory granted the Plymouth Company and the London Company by King James I of England, which divided the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England, Ad 626
A map of England and Wales in AD 626 at the beginning of the campaign against West Saxons by the Northumbrian King Eadwine (Edwin). The map is color-coded to show the kingdoms under the influence of North Humberland, the territory of...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England, Ad 878
A map of England at the time of the Treaty of Wedmore in AD 878. This map shows the Kingdom of Alfred of Wessex, the territory of the Danelaw (lands under Viking expansion over the Anglo-Saxons), and the route of Rolf the Ganger (Rollo,...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England and Wales, 1649 1910
A map of England and Wales from the time of the beheading of King Charles I (1649) to 1910. This map shows counties, major cities and towns, rivers, and terrain.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England and Wales, May 1, 1643
A map of England and Wales as they were on May 1, 1643, during the First English Civil War (1642-1646). The map is color-coded to show the districts held by the King and districts controlled by Parliament in the ongoing English Civil...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: England and Wales, November 23, 1644
A map of England and Wales as they were on November 23, 1644, during the First English Civil War (1642-1646). The map is color-coded to show the districts held by the King and districts controlled by Parliament in the ongoing English...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England and Wales, 1485 1603
A map of England and Wales during the Tudor Dynasty (1485-1603) founded by Henry VII and ending at the death of Elizabeth I. The boundaries of the Welsh Counties are given as settled by the Laws in Wales Act of 1543 during the reign of...